Find out how popular the last name Kendle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kendle.

Kendle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kendle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kendle in America

Kendle is the 25255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kendle surname appeared 981 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kendle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kendle to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kendle

The surname Kendle is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "cyndel," meaning "candle" or "torch." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade, suggesting that early bearers of the name may have been involved in the production or selling of candles.

The earliest recorded instances of the Kendle surname can be traced back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, there is a mention of a person named William Kyndel. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the Kendle surname appeared in various historical documents, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which recorded a John Kyndel. The name was also found in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, where a Thomas Kyndyll was listed.

One notable early bearer of the Kendle surname was William Kendale, who served as a member of the Parliament of England in 1391, representing Gloucestershire. This historical reference suggests that the Kendle family may have held some social standing or influence during that time.

As the name spread across England, it became associated with various place names, such as Kendle in Cheshire and Kendal in Cumbria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Among the notable individuals with the Kendle surname throughout history are:

1. John Kendle (c. 1570-1627), an English clergyman and author known for his work "The Expositions of the Prophecies of Habakkuk and Zephaniah."
2. Robert Kendle (1655-1718), an English mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of the Gregorian calendar.
3. Elizabeth Kendle (1710-1784), a British philanthropist and advocate for women's education, who founded several schools in London.
4. William Kendle (1789-1862), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively through Africa and documented numerous plant and animal species.
5. Samuel Kendle (1835-1903), an English industrialist and inventor who patented several innovations in textile manufacturing.

While the Kendle surname may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich history and origins in medieval England serve as a testament to the diverse tapestry of surnames that have shaped the cultural landscape over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kendle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kendle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kendle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kendle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kendle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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